Founded in the Netherlands in 1990, Budo Society Musashi was established by John Piket, who continues to lead the organization today.

In 2003, John relocated to England due to his work as an Exchange Officer with the Royal Navy. The following year, in 2004, he re-established Budo Society Musashi in the UK at HMS Collingwood in Fareham. After retiring from the Navy, he moved the club to Plymouth, where it is currently based.

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Budo Society Musashi offers a range of traditional martial arts in small, focused classes that ensure each student receives personalized attention. John holds impressive credentials, including:

• 8th Dan Black Belt in Aiki Jujitsu

• 8th Dan Black Belt in Ju Jitsu

• 5th Dan Black Belt in Aikido

• Master Instructor in Kyusho Jitsu and Dim Mak
   

In addition to teaching in the UK, John frequently travels to the Netherlands and Germany to conduct seminars and advanced courses in Kyusho Jitsu and Dim Mak.
 

Since 2004, he has taught martial arts to Royal Navy personnel and continues to instruct at HMS Raleigh, HMS Drake, BRNC Dartmouth and RNAS Yeovilton. His expertise has also been shared with Royal Navy Police and Dutch Police in Leiden, Netherlands.

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